Researchers fold a protein within a protein

(National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) A research team led by a clinician scientist at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, has demonstrated it is possible to fold a protein within an engineered protein shell. This is a fundamental breakthrough in synthetic biology with significant applications in the biologics and pharmaceutical sectors.

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